AWS C2.16/C2.16M:2002

This guide recommends the knowledge and skill requirements for thermal-spray operator qualification. These recommendations include:

(1) Rules for thermal-spray operator knowledge

(2) Performance qualifications

(3) Specific Thermal-Spray Operator Qualification Tests (TSOQT) for flame, arc, plasma, and high velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) spray methods.

The term qualified thermal-spray operator is used synonymously with thermal-spray technician.